Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes
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Created: 12/13/2024
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
This creamy and fluffy Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes is a delightful alternative for those seeking to avoid dairy while still indulging in a comforting classic. It achieves a rich texture and flavor through the use of olive oil and almond milk, ensuring that you don't miss out on the traditional taste of this beloved side dish.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4-6 servings
2 pounds of russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1
Begin by placing the peeled and cut potatoes into a large pot. Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch.
Begin by placing the peeled and cut potatoes into a large pot. Fill the pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch.
Step 2
Add a generous pinch of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add a generous pinch of salt to the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook the potatoes until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook the potatoes until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Step 4
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and gently sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and gently sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic brown.
Step 5
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and return them to the pot.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them well and return them to the pot.
Step 6
Pour the warm garlic-infused olive oil over the potatoes and start mashing them using a potato masher or a fork.
Pour the warm garlic-infused olive oil over the potatoes and start mashing them using a potato masher or a fork.
Step 7
As you mash, slowly add in the almond milk, continuing to mash until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. You can add more almond milk if necessary to achieve your preferred texture.
As you mash, slowly add in the almond milk, continuing to mash until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. You can add more almond milk if necessary to achieve your preferred texture.
Step 8
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 9
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and, if desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of color.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and, if desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a touch of color.
Step 10
Serve hot as a perfect accompaniment to any main course.
Serve hot as a perfect accompaniment to any main course.